Ha-Joon Chang

Do As I Say, Not As We Did: The Secret Economic History of Rich Nations

1 September 2025·1748 words·9 mins

History and Critical Analysis Economic-History Development Economics Protectionism Industrial-Policy Ha-Joon Chang Policy and Critique Historical Case Studies Trade and Supply Chains Development and Inequality Political Economy

An exploration of how today's rich nations built their wealth using policies they now deny to developing countries, revealing the tale of two histories.

The Monopoly of Progress – Part 5: Reclaiming the Tools of Prosperity

10 September 2019·117 words·1 min

History and Critical Analysis Monopoly-of-Progress Ha-Joon Chang Development Economics Neoliberalism Policy-Autonomy Policy and Critique Historical Case Studies Trade and Supply Chains Development and Inequality

How the future of global prosperity depends on rewriting the rules to allow every nation a fair climb.

The Monopoly of Progress – Part 4: The Intellectual Property Trap and the Secret History of Theft

9 September 2019·616 words·3 mins

History and Critical Analysis Monopoly-of-Progress Ha-Joon Chang Development Economics Intellectual-Property Innovation Policy and Critique Historical Case Studies Trade and Supply Chains Development and Inequality

How stringent intellectual property regimes hinder technological catch-up for latecomer nations.

The Monopoly of Progress - Part 1: The Great Free Trade Mirage

6 September 2019·709 words·4 mins

History and Critical Analysis Free Trade Protectionism Development Economics Ha-Joon Chang Policy and Critique Historical Case Studies Trade and Supply Chains Development and Inequality

How developed nations demand free trade policies they never used themselves during their ascent to prosperity.

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